Vocabulary
People
Places
Government
Democracy
100

What are Tyrants?

Tyrants are people who hold absolute power and use it in a cruel or oppressive way. 

100

Who is Zeus

Zeus is the god of the sky in ancient Greek mythology and king of the gods
100

What is this?


The Parthenon

100

How do you get into the Boule?

By Lottery

100

What is Democracy?

Democracy is a system of government where people have a say in how their country is run, either directly or through elected representatives.

200

Who is Hephaestus?

God of artisans, blacksmiths, carpenters, craftsmen, fire, metallurgy, metalworking, sculpture and volcanoes. 

200

What happens at the Pnyx


The members of the assembly would meet


300

Who is Apollo?


Apollo is a Greek god in ancient mythology. He is often associated with the sun, music, healing, and prophecy.

300

What is the Acropolis?

A fortified hilltop or citadel in Athens, typically containing religious and governmental buildings, including the famous Parthenon.

300

Who were the Boule?

A 500-member council in charge of setting the agenda and evaluating proposals at the Ecclesia.

400

Who is Kronos?

 The god of time, and the King of the Titans.

400

Which city is Mount Olympus in


The border of Thessaly and Macedonia

400

What were the eligibility requirements for individuals to become citizens in ancient Athens?

0nly free men were considered citizens in Athens.

500

Name all the Olympian gods


i1. Zeus - King of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus

2. Hera - Queen of the gods and goddess of marriage and childbirth

3. Poseidon - God of the sea and earthquakes

4. Demeter - Goddess of agriculture and the harvest

5. Athena - Goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts

6. Apollo - God of the sun, music, healing, and prophecy

7. Artemis - Goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and childbirth

8. Ares - God of war and violence

9. Aphrodite - Goddess of love, beauty, and desire

10. Hephaestus - God of fire, blacksmiths, and craftsmanship

11. Hermes - Messenger of the gods and god of travel, commerce, and thieves

12. Dionysus - God of wine, festivities, and ecstasy



500

What is this?


Theatre of Dionysus, Athens

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